TeamRock's roundup of all the news snippets from the world of rock and metal today, July 21, 2016 – featuring Papa Roach, The Ghost Inside, Steve Vai, Killswitch Engage & more

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Here is TeamRock’s roundup of all the news snippets from around the world of rock and metal on July 21, 2016. Compiled by our news team at TeamRock HQ. For today’s regular, more in-depth news stories, click the ‘News’ tab in the menu above.

The Ghost Inside’s Johnson clear of bone infection

The Ghost Inside guitarist Zach Johnson has revealed he’s not suffering from a bone infection, as previously feared.

Johnson is recovering from injuries sustained in last year’s fatal crash which resulted in the death of the driver of the band’s tour bus and the driver of the other vehicle involved.

Johnson says: “Just spoke with my doctor. My femur is not infected. Such a relief. It means I’ll be having another small surgery on it, but after these last few days nothing can effect my spirit.”

The band hope to release the follow-up to 2015’s F.E.A.R early next year, with a new single to come later in 2016.

Esperance tells 99.7 The Blitz: “It has got a lot of energy. It’s old-school P-Roach to its truest form, and it’s also got an adventurous side to it. There’s a lot of surprises. There’s a lot of big beats. The message is strong.”

Papa Roach are putting plans in place for a 2017 tour with a mystery big-name co-headliner.

Steve Vai announces Passion And Warfare anniversary tour

Steve Vai has announced a North American tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his album Passion And Warfare.

So far 20 dates have been announced, with more to follow.

Vai says: “The enjoyment that the band is having and the audience response to the shows we are playing in Europe has taken us a bit by surprise.

“There is deep appreciation from us in having the opportunity to honour this record with this tour and we are smiling every moment of it.”